Nigeria's Supreme Court ruling leaves operators facing 37 state regulators
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Nigeria's betting operators must now navigate up to 37 separate state jurisdictions after a November 2024 Supreme Court ruling removed the National Lottery Regulatory Commission's nationwide authority. The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria introduced a reciprocity licensing framework in May 2025, though questions remain over its legal basis. Industry estimates put participation at around 60 million Nigerians.
Why it matters
Operators entering Nigeria now face multiple state licences and uneven enforcement, raising compliance costs and complicating market entry.
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